Angel ray vs Balkan Pine Vole

Squatina nebulosa compared with Microtus felteni

Key Differences

• Angel ray is Endangered while Balkan Pine Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Angel ray	Balkan Pine Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Squatiniformes (Squatiniformes)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Squatinidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Squatina	Microtus
Species	Squatina nebulosa	Microtus felteni

Evolutionary Relationship

Angel ray and Balkan Pine Vole share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Angel ray

EN — Endangered

Balkan Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Angel ray	Balkan Pine Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Angel ray

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Balkan Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Angel ray

The Angel ray (Squatina nebulosa) is a species in the genus Squatina. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Balkan Pine Vole

The Balkan Pine Vole (Microtus felteni) is a species in the genus Microtus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.